And this lifestyle that can take its toll on the body according to a recent study.

"It was done by an orthopedic surgeon not a sleep doctor," said Dr. Hart.

"So this is someone outside the field of sleep saying sleep is one of the most important things you can do."

We know from previous research have said that sleeping can improve an athlete's game.

"The brain and the muscles and the bones, can't just run on empty," said Dr. hart.

"You need to recharge them."

But now results of a recent study presented at an American Academy of Pediatrics conference showed that adolescent athletes who sleep more are 68 percent less likely to be injured than those who said they slept less.